Heavy Rigid (HR) A bus or truck (including a prime mover or a mobile crane) over 8t GVM with more than 2 axles.
Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonne GVM.
Also includes trucks and buses in LR & HR licence categories.
An articulated bus (a bus that can bend in the middle).
ROADRANGER GEAR BOX – will give you an open licence which is required by many transport companies, also many mines require an open licence to gain access to their mines.
Requirements to obtain a HR Truck or Bus Licence
Must have held a Car Licence for at least 24 months (2 Years) or MR for 12 months.
Complete a theory test at a Qld Transport center -10 questions – (can practice on line at www.transport.qld.gov.au).
Become competent with the vehicle (6-10 hours average/competency based).
Pass a practical driving test at QLD Transport usually using our vehicle.